SOLUTION: What is the legnth of the base (b) of any triangle that has an area "A" and a height "h" ? (Note: A = 1/2 bh)

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Question 99681: What is the legnth of the base (b) of any triangle that has an area "A" and a height "h" ? (Note: A = 1/2 bh)

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=(1/2)BH
A=BH/2 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY:
BH=2A NOW DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY H:
B=2A/H IS THE VALUE OF THE BASE.